Jackie + David, I know the sacrifices you make to ensure that I and those I love are safe. You spend months away from each other, and now you will spend time away from Michael. And you never complain. I'm honored to know you.

Thank you for your service, and I am sorry that I was very ignorant about all you do for the country and people. I would like to be on of the people who would spread the word and help people become aware of your service. Thank you again.

I realize I've lived my life not having any more than a surface level understanding of the experiences of veterans. And the more I know the more I realize how different each experience is. Though I can't begin to understand what your experience was and is, thank you for your service.

I know that I will never be able to fully grasp, understand, or appreciate all that you experienced through your service. But I do know that I am truly humbled and thankful by and for what you have done and what you continue to do. Thank you!

I certainly do not know what your experiences are or have been, but I do know that I deeply respect your choice + commitment to serve. Thank you for all that you have done, sacrificed, and dedicated your life to so that my 4-year-old daughter and I can exist freely.

I think it is easy for society to try and measure an individuals experience of trauma based on their own assumptions. I never realized how many different levels of trauma those serving in the military experienced.